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Fire Erupts Near Power Plant in Simferopol Following Drone Attack
A fire broke out near a power plant in Simferopol, Crimea, after a downed drone either struck the area or its debris landed there. Explosions and air defense activities were reported after midnight, with brief power outages occurring in some districts.
In Simferopol, Crimea, a fire broke out near a power plant following either the impact or debris of a downed unmanned aerial vehicle (drone). It remains unclear exactly what caught fire.
UAVs were detected over Crimea around midnight, with the first explosion sounds heard in Simferopol at approximately 00:20. Some explosions were reportedly quite intense, and Russian air defense systems were actively operating in the city and surrounding areas.
The statement noted that some air defense missiles fell to the ground, after which the fire started near the power plant. The incident caused concern among residents, with alarming scenes emerging in the city.
According to information shared on Telegram, explosions and gunfire were also heard in the Nijnogirsk and Krasnogvardeisk regions. Similar sounds were reported near the Saki Air Base close to Novofedorivka and around the village of Hvardiiske.
Electricity was cut off in Hvardiiske village between 00:25 and 01:26, with no explanation given for the outage. At the same time, an air raid alarm was issued in Sevastopol.
It was also reported that Robert Brovdi, Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces, stated that Ukraine aims to separate Crimea from Russia.
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